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Bhutan, Asia

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.

Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan

Image of Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan

Bhutan is a Himalayan kingdom that is carbon-negative, guided by Gross National Happiness, and protects vast pristine mountain ecosystems.
Bhutan in one word would be “Happiness,” meaning well-being focus.

Bhutan Flag

Flag of Bhutan

Bhutan armorial

armorial of Bhutan

Bhutan Map

Bhutan is a country located in the Southern Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent.

Easy learning about Bhutan

The capital city of Bhutan is Thimphu.

Bhutan is located in Southern Asia
Asia Continent
Bhutan has a population of 786,385 inhabitants
within a total area of 47,000 Km2
(29,204 sq mi)
(2023 UN data)
Bhutan’s Global Peace Index (GPI) 21 (world rank position)
GPI scale of 1.56
This means, the closer to 1, the more peaceful the country is...
(2024 data from GPI)
Human Development Index (HDI) Bhutan HDI ranks in position nº 125 worldwide
HDI of 0.698 (0.4 to 1)
(2023 data from UNDP)
Bhutan’s passport allows visa-free entry to 52 countries
Bhutan passport ranks 86th in the world
(2025 HP Index data)
Bhutan GDP per capita is $4,302 USD
(2025 estimated data from IMF)
Bhutan ’s LGBTI legal status Same-sex sexual acts are Legal
(2025 ILGA data)
Latitude & Longitude 27° 30' N, 90° 30' E
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Neighbouring countriesChina, India.
Bhutan Climatevaries; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas
Most predominant religionLamaistic Buddhist,
Second most predominant religionIndian- and Nepali-influenced Hinduism
Currency name & code Ngultrum (BTN)
Internet ccTLD.bt
Bhutan calling code+975

Bhutan administrative divisions

20 districts (dzongkhag)

  1. Bumthang,
  2. Chhukha,
  3. Dagana,
  4. Gasa,
  5. Haa,
  6. Lhuentse,
  7. Mongar,
  8. Paro,
  9. Pemagatshel,
  10. Punakha,
  11. Samdrup Jongkhar,
  12. Samtse,
  13. Sarpang,
  14. Thimphu,
  15. Trashigang,
  16. Trashi Yangtse,
  17. Trongsa,
  18. Tsirang,
  19. Wangdue Phodrang,
  20. Zhemgang

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